HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsMrs Macquarie's Chair
New South Wales · Australia
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4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Welcome to Mrs Macquarie's Point, home to one of Sydney's most cherished historical landmarks: Mrs Macquarie's Chair. This site is located on the eastern edge of the Royal Botanic Gardens and offers what many consider to be the…
Listen in the app2The Sandstone Bench — Convict Craftsmanship
As we approach the chair, take a close look at the sandstone. This is the native rock of the Sydney basin, the same 'honey-colored' stone used to build much of the early colony. …
Listen in the app3The Northern and Eastern Horizons — Fort Denison and Beyond
Looking north and east from the point, the geography of the harbor unfolds. You can see Kirribilli House, the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister, across the water. …
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Standing at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, it is easy to lose track of time. The view of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge from here is perhaps the most famous image of Australia. …
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What is Mrs Macquarie's Chair?
Mrs Macquarie's Chair is a place in New South Wales · Australia with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | New South Wales · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -33.8597, 151.2226 |
| Last updated |
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